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chicago winter survival kit
10 items
By
Elizabeth Brandon
my must haves for the cold chicago winters (6 years and counting)
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venturing outside
beauty/skincare
venturing outside
for the days when the sidewalks are icy and your ankles need more support than your doc martens ☃️
SOREL Tivoli V Faux Fur Lined Waterproof Boot (Women)
wool socks 🙌 these are more eco friendly and last a long time!
Smart Wool Nordic Crew Socks
go ahead and get several of these to wear under all your cute but not warm pants
Women's HEATTECH (Leggings) | UNIQLO US
i wear these almost every day in the winter— hits the right spot between cool, durable, and weather appropriate
Women's Chelsea Boots | FREE SHIPPING
cashmere for softness (more sensory friendly) and wool for extra warmth
Vince Check Cashmere & Wool Scarf | Nordstrom
great for comfort (cashmere lining) and durability (leather exterior). i don’t have this pair specifically but would recommend
Nordstrom Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves
beauty/skincare
put this on last in your skincare routine to seal all the moisture in (we call it slugging and i do it morning and night)
7.0 oz Healing Ointment Tube - Aquaphor
incredible moisturizing sunscreen layer
Biore UV Aqua Rich Hydrating Moisturizer SPF50
my dupe for the laneige lip mask! i use it nightly and layer aquaphor on top
Vanilla Lip Mask
it’s so good for a moisturizer layer pre sunscreen
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer